Justin Bieber Caught Smoking Marijuana?

Caught in the act? Justin, 18, was pictured on Jan. 2, smoking what appears to be marijuana one day after a paparazzo, who died in a car crash, claimed the pop star was smoking pot while driving.

Justin Bieber, 18, was photographed holding what TMZ is calling a “roll-up” as he parties with a few friends in a hotel room in Newport Beach, California on Jan. 2. The release of the photos comes three days after a paparazzo, who made a call to his freelancing photo agency and claimed the Biebs was smoking pot while driving, was killed while trying to photograph Justin.

The photos were allegedly taken on Jan. 2, one day after 29-year-old Chris Guerra was hit by an oncoming vehicle after taking pictures of Justin’s white Ferrari, according to TMZ. However, Justin was not behind the wheel of the Ferrari when Chris was killed. Justin’s friend Lil’ Twist was allegedly behind the wheel and was stopped by police.

Lil’ Twist and his brother were allegedly rolling all the suspicious cigarettes and passing them around, resulting in “a lot of pot smoke,” claims TMZ in their story.

Justin Bieber Tweets About Pot Controversy

Justin tweeted, “I see all of u. i hear all of u. i never want to let any of you down. i love u. and..thank u. like i said…2013…new challenges. new doubters…Im ready. We are ready. see u all tomorrow and everyday after that. goodnight ladies.”

More Justin Controversy — Break Up With Selena Gomez

This isn’t the only controversy that currently surrounds Justin. He and Selena Gomezhave allegedly broken up — again. TMZ’s report suggests that a mystery girl crashed in Justin’s hotel room the night of the party, but they don’t know if anything more than sleeping went on.